Recipe Box
Small box designed to hold standard 3x5 index cards. Exterior is 6" square, 4" tall with lid. Box made of black walnut with maple splines in the mitered corners. Top of a single piece of spalted maple, with a small walnut hold on top. Finished with shellac and varathane.
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Furniture, woodturnings, installations, and reproductions. Made in Grand Rapids with solid wood and love.
I came to furniture and woodworking the long way through general construction, spending many years rehabbing urban rowhomes on the staff of Sandtown Habitat for Humanity in Baltimore, where I was forced to think abstractly and learned to love solving problems and working within restricted budgets.
This translates well to the work I do now, where the projects I love taking on the most involve critical thinking, imagination, and the challenge (and joy) of finding just the right solution to a tricky situation. The projects I love best involve elements I've never done before, which both make me a better carpenter and produce my most creative works.
I try my best to use sustainably harvested and local lumber, or reclaim lumber from barns, houses, and factories around me. I use solid hardwoods, not only for their natural beauty, but because it fits best with my own woodworking philosophies of building to last generations and reflecting the natural properties and character of different wood species. I aim for simplicity and elegance in my work, employing traditional joinery when it's needed, not simply for ornament. I love what I do, and hope you do too.
JCJessica Christina
For Jessica's Dining table5.0Working with David was the easiest purchase ever. He knew what I was looking for and made a beautiful table within my budget. I am so happy to have a custom piece in my home with such craftsmanship!!! Thank you so much!
- MK
Michael Korie
For New Final Measurements for Kitchen Dresser Project5.0I couldn't be happier with David's work from Riftsawn Carpentry. He did a superb job -- it's built to last, with all of the specifications that I wanted including design, wood type, wood color, hardware, handles. The design is exactly what I wanted when I first imagined the project, and he was able to make it even better than what I imagined. It was finished in a timely manner with great communication -- highest recommendation!
KBKent Bennett
For Shuffleboard table5.0Amazing experience with David (Riftsawn Carpentry)! He dove right into the project and although he had never before made a shuffleboard table he did a fantastic job (we just played a match and it's perfect) helping us translate our idea into reality and also came up with several creative solutions, including how to decorate and finish the table. The end result is stunning and pretty much exactly what we had envisioned. We are actively thinking about other projects we can do with David because we're so impressed with his craftsmanship here.
Beyond good quality product he was a joy to deal with - communication, timeliness, professionalism and delivery were all perfect experiences.
Highest recommendation!
JRJulie Raimondi
For 12, 50cm. stackable, open-back boxes, varying lengths in NYC5.0David is a creative, communicative, and expert carpenter. The project he created for me, which he delivered mid-storm, turned out much better than I had hoped--and I hoped for a lot. It was a pleasure to work with him every step of the way. My only regret about David is that I wish I had found him sooner.
- BH
Brian Hayes
For Reclaimed Chestnut Sideboard Table5.0I had visions of a high and long sideboard table to fit underneath a wall-mounted television in my living room. When I saw a really beautiful image on custommade.com, I knew that was sideboard I wanted. It was a statement piece that fit nicely with our style. When I listed the project on here, I received approximately 15 offers.
David's offer was by far the most reasonable. The offer combined with the professionalism and sincere interest he showed in the project made the decision an easy one for me.
Throughout the construction stage, David communicates with me regularly and provided photo updates of the progress. We made some size and stylistic changes during the process.
David coordinated delivery/pickup in a very fair and reasonable way.
Upon sight of the project yesterday I was in awe of the attention to detail, the craftsmanship, and the shocking similarities to the piece that originally inspired my idea. It looks amazing and is already making a statement in our home.
This was my first time using custommade.com but I know I will be using the site again. I already have future projects in mind and I would be honored if David were able to complete them for me.
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